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Trustees approve three-year contract with teaching assistants

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… with the start of the 2015-16 academic year. The contract was ratified by the union membership during a June 17 vote … majority approval. Basic elements of the new contract Wage increases set at 2 percent for years one and two and 3 percent for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25540

Revised strategic plan being implemented through 2020

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Now that the new academic year is underway, faculty and staff members across the Western Michigan … The Gold Standard 2020, the refined and expanded plan sets the institution's fundamental direction for the next … social sustainability and accessibility. Sustainable Stewardship —Advance economic and environmental sustainability …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34750

Assessment in Action Conference returns for sixth year

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… to the sixth annual Assessment in Action conference, set for 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 3 , at the Fetzer … is required for the luncheon. To register, visit https://wapps.wmich.edu/workshops , log in with your Bronco NetID … Assessment Steering Committee Assessment Excellence Awards as well as a poster session that will highlight the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22580

International students lead effort to share cultures with community

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… by Erin Flynn on The inaugural International Bazaar is set for Saturday, March 16, in the WMU Student Center. … students on our executive board are from Asia, and we always have a lot of night markets (in our home countries). So, we really wanted to create something like that at Western," says Ean …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74993

Soaring international enrollment may impact Parade of Flags

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… each homecoming before the start of the football game in Waldo Stadium. This year's event is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 , just before kickoff in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19733

Seita Scholars coaching program becomes national, international model

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… but also skills that they will need in life." The model was developed from research by WMU faculty, staff and … Knutson says. It teaches support professionals a skill set that can be used in a variety of forms of communication. … coaching model learn how to work within its framework, yet customize it for each student. Having advisors serve as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29829

Gaming Gawain

Medieval Institute Publications

… Gaming Gawain Submitted by Kylie Owens on This post is authored by … authors of MIP's Gaming the Medieval English Text: “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” and the Cotton Nero A X/2 … this poem and offer the mechanism for reading it. SGGK is set at the peak of festivity in the medieval English world, …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2025/09/couchandbell-gawain

Kalamazoo Island Fest returns for 19th year

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… celebrating the culture of the Caribbean. The festival is set for Thursday through Saturday, June 19-21 , at the … 8 p.m., Jabala Afrika. 8:30 to 10 p.m., Taj Weekes and Adowa. 10:30 p.m. to midnight, One Love Reggae Band. Between sets, Tropical Storm Sound System. Friday, June 20 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16298

Governor appoints new members to WMU Board of Trustees

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… by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer , two new leaders are set to join the Western Michigan University Board of … to welcome Trustees Trevan and Turfe," says President Edward Montgomery . "I look forward to the expertise and insights they will add to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62619

WMU holds fun, informative Brain Awareness Fair

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… WMU holds fun, informative Brain Awareness Fair Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Fair organizers … other fun, neuroscience-focused activities during a Brain Awareness Fair set for noon to   4 p.m. Saturday, March 29 , in Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14633